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41. R04l74
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel sounding a fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short
blast is indicating that the vessel is
A. fishing
B. in distress
C. at anchor
D. not under command |
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42. R04l42
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display a light in the direction of any gear
that extends outward more than l50 meters. The color of this light is .
A. white
B. green
C. red
D. yellow |
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| D. necessary to avoid immediate danger |
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Definition
43. R044l0
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when
A. there are no other vessels around
B. operating in a narrow channel
C. the Master enters it in the ship's log
D. necessary to avoid immediate danger |
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| C. One cone with its apex upwards |
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44. R04403
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown by a vessel over 20 meters fishing which has gear extending more than l50 meters horizontally outward from it?
A. One black ball
B. One diamond shape
C. One cone with its apex upwards
D. One basket |
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| A. A vessel that you can see from the bridge |
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Definition
45. R04674
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in fog. Which vessel is "in sight"?
A. A vessel that you can see from the bridge
B. A radar target of which you have determined the course and speed
C. A vessel from which you can hear the fog signal
D. All of the above |
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Term
| B. The vessel moving downstream with a following current |
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Definition
46. R00004
INLAND ONL Y A vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers sights another vessel moving upstream. Which vessel has the right of way?
A. The vessel moving upstream against the current
B. The vessel moving downstream with a following current
C. The vessel located more towards the channel centerline
D. The vessel sounding the first whistle signal |
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| C. sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted |
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Definition
47. R04588
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should
A. sound two blasts and change course to the left
B. sound whistle signals only if you change course
C. sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted
D. not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted |
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| B. she can be observed visually from the other vessel |
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48. R04l04
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when .
A. she can be observed by radar
B. she can be observed visually from the other vessel
C. she can be plotted on radar well enough to determine her heading
D. her fog signal can be heard |
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49. R04345
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white light in a vertical line above
the level of the sidelights is .
A. engaged in underwater constrnction
B. under sail and power
C. a pilot vessel
D. trawling |
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| A. She must be a power-driven vessel. |
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50. R08002
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is true concerning a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
A. She must be a power-driven vessel.
B. She is not under command.
C. She may be a vessel being towed.
D. She is hampered because of her work. |
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51. R04685
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "breadth" mean?
A. Greatest breadth
B. Molded breadth
C. Breadth on the main deck
D. Breadth at the load waterline |
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52. ROOO16
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes .
A. the Western Rivers
B. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
C. harbors and rivers shoreward of the COLREGS demarcation lines
D. All of the above |
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| D. the signal cannot be mistaken for a signal authorized by the Rules |
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53. R04l38
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may use any sound or light signals to attract the attention of
another vessel as long as .
A. white lights are not used
B. red and green lights are not used
C. the vessel signals such intentions over the radiotelephone
D. the signal cannot be mistaken for a signal authorized by the Rules |
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| D. may be displayed during daylight |
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Definition
54. R04416
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Navigation lights must be displayed in all weathers from sunset to sunrise.
They also .
A. must be displayed when day signals are being used
B. must be displayed when moored to a pier
C. may be extinguished at night on open waters when no other vessels are in the area
D. may be displayed during daylight |
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Term
| C. A vessel drifting with the engine off |
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Definition
55. R04l56
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" under the Rules of the Road?
A. A vessel at anchor with the engine running
B. A vessel with a line led to a tree onshore
C. A vessel drifting with the engine off
D. A vessel aground |
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56. R04700
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "length" refer to?
A. Length between the perpendiculars
B. Length overall
C. Waterline length
D. Register length |
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| B. A purse seiner hauling her nets |
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Definition
57. R04568
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according to the Rules?
A. A vessel made fast to a single point mooring buoy
B. A purse seiner hauling her nets
C. A pilot vessel at anchor
D. A vessel which has run aground |
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Term
| B. the vessel is in distress |
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Definition
58. R04203
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you hear the firing of a gun at one minute intervals from another vessel, this indicates that
A. the gun is being used to sound passing signals
B. the vessel is in distress
C. all vessels are to clear the area
D. all is clear and it is safe to pass |
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Term
| A. from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility |
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Definition
59. R04342
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights prescribed by the Rules shall be exhibited .
A. from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
B. at all times
C. from sunset to sunrise, and at no other time
D. whenever a look-out is posted |
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60. R04440
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft would be considered a "power-driven vessel" under the Rules of the Road?
A. An auxiliary sail vessel, using her engine
B. A canoe being propelled by a small outboard motor
C. A tug powered by a diesel engine
D. All of the above |
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| C. with propelling machinery in use |
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Definition
61. R04532
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "power-driven vessel" refers to any vessel .
A. with propelling machinery onboard whether in use or not
B. making way against the current
C. with propelling machinery in use
D. travelling at a speed greater than that of the current |
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Term
| C. during daylight hours in any visibility |
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Definition
62. R04680
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Dayshapes must be displayed .
A. between sunset and sunrise
B. only between 8 AM and 4 PM
C. during daylight hours in any visibility
D. during daylight hours in unrestricted visibility only |
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Term
| B. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules |
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Definition
63. R04030
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a "vessel not under command" as a vessel which
A. from the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel
B. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
C. by taking action contrary to the rules has created a special circumstance situation
D. is moored, aground or anchored in a fairway |
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Term
| A. using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability |
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Definition
64. R04385
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be
A. using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability
B. using trolling lines
C. power-driven
D. showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver |
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| A. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary |
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Definition
65. R00033
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "inland waters" includes .
A. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
B. the water surrounding any islands of the United States
C. the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore
D. any lakes within state boundaries |
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| C. Any vessel over 100 meters |
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Definition
66. R04554
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must have a gong, or other equipment which will make the sound of a gong?
A. A sailing vessel
B. Any vessel over 50 meters
C. Any vessel over 100 meters
D. A power-driven vessel over 75 meters |
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| C. she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability |
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Definition
67. R04054
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "engaged in fishing" when .
A. her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel
B. she is using any type of gear, other than lines
C. she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability
D. she has any fishing gear on board |
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Term
| C. The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls. |
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Definition
68. R04833
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a "vessel engaged in fishing"?
A. The vessel is classified as "restricted in her ability to maneuver".
B. Her gear will not affect the vessel's maneuverability.
C. The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls.
D. She sounds the same fog signal as a vessel underway but stopped and making no way. |
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Term
| C. she is past and clear of the other vessel |
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Definition
69. R0455l
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that a vessel overtaking another vessel is relieved of her
duty to keep clear when .
A. she is forward of the other vessel's beam
B. the overtaking situation becomes a crossing situation
C. she is past and clear of the other vessel
D. the other vessel is no longer in sight |
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Definition
70. R04523
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is overtaking when she approaches another from more than how many degrees abaft the beam?
A. 0.0°
B. 11.25°
C. 22.5°
D. 45.0° |
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Term
| A. from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules |
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Definition
71. R04034
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which
A. from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
B. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
C. due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
D. has lost steering and is unable to maneuver |
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Term
| D. Two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile |
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Definition
72. R00821
INLAND ONLY One and two short blast signals must be sounded on inland waters when
A. two sailing vessels are in sight of one another and meeting at a distance of one quarter mile
B. two power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and will cross at a distance of one mile
C. two power-driven vessels are crossing within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of each other
D. Two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile |
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Term
| A. do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out |
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Definition
73. R04529
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long
as the additional lights .
A. do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out
B. are not the color of either sidelight
C. have a lesser range than the prescribed lights
D. All of the above |
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74. R04578
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "short blast" on the whistle has a duration of
A. 1 second
B. 4 to 6 seconds
C. 8 to 12 seconds
D. 12 to 15 seconds |
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Term
| A. A sailing vessel overtaking another is the give-way vessel. |
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Definition
75. R04l05
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing vessels approaching each other?
A. A sailing vessel overtaking another is the give-way vessel.
B. When each is on a different tack, the vessel on the starboard tack shall keep out of the way.
C. A sailing vessel seeing another to leeward on an undetermined tack shall hold her course.
D. All of the above |
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Term
| D. A vessel towing unable to deviate from her course |
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Definition
76. R04538
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
A. A vessel not under command
B. A vessel constrained by her draft
C. A vessel underway in fog
D. A vessel towing unable to deviate from her course |
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Definition
77. R047l3
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog signals is required for a vessel 20 meters in length?
A. Whistle and bell only
B. Whistle only
C. Bell only
D. Whistle, bell, and gong |
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Term
| C. when they are the overtaking vessel |
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Definition
78. R04525
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Sailing vessels are stand-on over power-driven vessels except .
A. in a crossing situation
B. in a meeting situation
C. when they are the overtaking vessel
D. on the inland waters of the U.S. |
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Term
| C. A deep-draft vessel that can only navigate in a dredged channel |
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Definition
79. R04692
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is NOT a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
A. A vessel laying engaged in laying submarine cable
B. A vessel towing with limited maneuverability due to a large unwieldy tow
C. A deep-draft vessel that can only navigate in a dredged channel
D. A towing vessel underway with a fuel barge alongside and taking on fuel |
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80. R04060
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel approaching your vessel from 235° relative is in what type of situation?
A. Meeting
B. Overtaking
C. Crossing
D. Passing |
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Term
| C. Whether the nature of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules |
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Definition
81. R04670
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What detem1ines if a vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
A. Whether or not all of the vessel's control equipment is in working order
B. The vessel's draft in relation to the available depth of water
C. Whether the nature of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules
D. Whether or not the vessel is the give-way vessel in a meeting situation |
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Term
| A. Only the sternlight of the vessel |
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Definition
82. R04575
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is overtaking when she can see which light(s) of a vessel ahead?
A. Only the sternlight of the vessel
B. One sidelight and a masthead light of the vessel
C. Only a sidelight of the vessel
D. The masthead lights of the vessel |
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83. R04033
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The duration of a prolonged blast of the whistle is
A. 2 to 4 seconds
B. 4 to 6 seconds
C. 6 to 8 seconds
D. 8 to 10 seconds |
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84. R04333
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The arc of visibility for sidelights is from right ahead to .
A. 22.5° abaft the beam
B. abeam
C. 22.5°forward of the beam
D. 135° abaft the beam |
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Term
| B. Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver |
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Definition
85. R04516
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another
vessel?
A. Vessel engaged in fishing
B. Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
C. Sailing vessel
D. Vessel towing |
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Term
| A. crossing ahead of the other |
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Definition
86. R044l4
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel which is directed by these Rules to keep out of the way of
another vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid .
A. crossing ahead of the other
B. crossing astern of the other
C. passing port to port
D. passing starboard to starboard |
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Term
| C. restricted in her ability to maneuver |
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Definition
87. R04l53
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a
vessel
A. not under command
B. in special circumstances
C. restricted in her ability to maneuver
D. constrained by her draft |
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Term
| B. alter course to starboard |
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Definition
88. R04605
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on and there is a risk of
collision, each shall .
A. stop her engines
B. alter course to starboard
C. sound the danger signal
D. back down |
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89. R04436
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A white masthead light shows through an arc of how many degrees?
A. 90°
B. 112.5°
C. 225°
D. 360° |
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Term
| B. Sound the danger signal. |
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Definition
90. R00043
INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel head-on and sound one short blast as a passing signal.The vessel answers with two short blasts. What should be your next action?
A. Pass on the other vessel's starboard side.
B. Sound the danger signal.
C. Pass astern of the other vessel.
D. Hold your course and speed. |
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Term
| D. alter your course to starboard |
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Definition
91. R04492
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You sight another power-driven vessel dead-ahead showing both the red
and green sidelights. The required action to take would be to .
A. carefully watch his compass bearing
B. start a radar plot in order to ascertain his course
C. alter your course to port
D. alter your course to starboard |
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Term
| A. Cross ahead of the stand-on vessel |
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Definition
92. R046l0
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. What should you NOT do in obeying the Rules?
A. Cross ahead of the stand-on vessel
B. Make a large course change to starboard
C. Slow your vessel
D. Back your vessel |
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| D. to any condition where visibility is restricted |
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Definition
93. R04088
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" as used in the Rules refers .
A. only to fog
B. only to visibility of less than one-half of a mile
C. to visibility where you cannot see shore
D. to any condition where visibility is restricted |
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Definition
94. R04592
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A proper lookout shall be maintained .
A. only at night
B. only during restricted visibility
C. at night and during restricted visibility
D. at all times |
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Term
| A. 15-meter sailing vessel |
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Definition
95.R04II9
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lantern combining a vessel's navigation lights may be shown on a
A. 15-meter sailing vessel
B. 20-meter vessel engaged in fishing and making way
C. 25-meter power-driven vessel trolling
D. 25-meter pilot vessel |
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96. R04020
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel must proceed at a safe speed .
A. in restricted visibility
B. in congested waters
C. during darkness
D. at all times |
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Term
| B. you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision |
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Definition
97. R04344
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND "safe speed" is defined as that speed where .
A. you can stop within your visibility range
B. you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision
C. you are traveling slower than surrounding vessels
D. no wake comes from your vessel |
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Term
| D. both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible |
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Definition
98. R04169
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "head on" situation shall be deemed to exist at night when a power driven vessel sees another power-driven vessel ahead and .
A. one sidelight and the masthead light are visible
B. the vessels will pass closer than half a mile
C. both vessels sound one prolonged blast
D. both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible |
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| B. the situation involves risk of collision |
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Definition
99. R04569
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are crossing, the vessel which has the other to starboard must keep out of the way if .
A. she is the faster vessel
B. the situation involves risk of collision
C. the vessels will pass within half a mile of each other
D. whistle signals have been sounded |
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| C. Any later change of bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel. |
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Definition
100. R04443
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE in an overtaking situation?
A. One vessel is approaching another vessel from more than 20° abaft the beam.
B. It is the duty of the vessel being overtaken to get out of the way.
C. Any later change of bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel.
D. All of the above |
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